Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 CS Lens

The Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 CS Lens is a superior-quality close-up lens with a reproduction scale of 1:2 and a high-speed telephoto. This reference-class lens, with special grades of glass and aspherical surfaces, displays consistently high image performance utilizing an inner focusing system with a floating element.

The APO Macro Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 CS is equipped with an integrated Central (leaf) Shutter. Photographers can activate the shutter via the camera's main switch and it enables flash units to be used at a shutter speed of 1/500 second. The shutter also has an electronically-controlled drive guaranteeing reliable, fast exposure times and low energy consumption.

This lens is suited for many applications due to its superb close-up and telephoto capabilities. It displays maximum performance even at full aperture settings. Vignetting, distortion and chromatic aberrations have been minimized to such a high degree that the need for quality-degrading image corrections and simplifying digital post-processing is substantially reduced.

It has its own Leica-designed microprocessor for precise autofocus and iris diaphragm control with silent gearing and it has a focus ring with enough drag to let the user to override the autofocus at any time.

• This lens is designed with special grades of glass and aspherical surfaces.
• S-bayonet mount ensures rapid and precise digital exchange of data and commands between the camera and lens.
• Lens has its own Leica-designed microprocessor for precise autofocus and iris diaphragm control.
• Generous focus ring with just the right amount of drag, letting the photographer override the autofocus at any time.
• The lens is produced to extremely narrow tolerances, with each lens centered by hand, guaranteeing superior quality and optical performance.
• The integrated Central (leaf) Shutter allows flash units to be used at the fastest shutter speed of 1/500 second, giving photographers more options for suppressing unwanted ambient light.